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Michael Lewis on Why Our Civil Servants Are Heroes, and Why Trump Is Replacing Them

Katie Couric
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What if the government workers we often overlook are actually heroes? In this eye-opening conversation, I sat down with Michael Lewis to explore the unseen work of civil servants who keep our country running—often under relentless attack. We discuss why these jobs have become political targets, what’s at stake when expertise is lost, and how our perceptions of government have been shaped. Drawing from his new book, Who Is Government?, Michael shares eye-opening stories of the people behind the policies—offering a fresh perspective on the critical role they play and why their work matters more than ever. Sign up here for daily email updates from me, Katie Couric, on the news that matters most to you: https://katiecouric.com/wake-up-call/... Subscribe to my channel:    / katiecouric   Follow me on Instagram:   / katiecouric   Subscribe to my podcast: ApplePodcasts.com/KatieCouric Follow me on Facebook:   / katiecouric   Follow me on Twitter:   / katiecouric   ...more
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Michael Lewis on Why Our Civil Servants Are Heroes, and Why Trump Is Replacing Them
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Mar 122025
What if the government workers we often overlook are actually heroes? In this eye-opening conversation, I sat down with Michael Lewis to explore the unseen work of civil servants who keep our country running—often under relentless attack. We discuss why these jobs have become political targets, what’s at stake when expertise is lost, and how our perceptions of government have been shaped. Drawing from his new book, Who Is Government?, Michael shares eye-opening stories of the people behind the policies—offering a fresh perspective on the critical role they play and why their work matters more than ever. Sign up here for daily email updates from me, Katie Couric, on the news that matters most to you: https://katiecouric.com/wake-up-call/... Subscribe to my channel:    / katiecouric   Follow me on Instagram:   / katiecouric   Subscribe to my podcast: ApplePodcasts.com/KatieCouric Follow me on Facebook:   / katiecouric   Follow me on Twitter:   / katiecouric  
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